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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,717.39, 5,574.47 and 1,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,717.39, 5,574.47 and 1,407.27 is: 2,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,717.39 : 5,574.47 = 1,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,717.39/5,574.47 = 1,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,717.39x = 5,574.47 × 1,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,717.39x = 7,844,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,806.18/3,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.30

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